AkzoNobel invests $60 million to strengthen production of advanced powder coatings technologies in North America

By increasing capacity, the company will boost local production for advanced powder coating technologies used across a wide range of applications in the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets. The investment will also support next-generation mobility, battery systems, energy storage technologies and other emerging manufacturing markets. 

“Manufacturing continues to evolve rapidly and our customers expect partners who are investing alongside them,” says Jeff Jirak, Managing Director of AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business and member of the company’s Executive Committee.

“This investment strengthens our North American manufacturing network, expands our advanced production capabilities and reinforces our long-term commitment to helping customers innovate, improve supply chain resilience and bring high-performance products to market.”

The investment has involved the continued transformation of AkzoNobel's Reading, Pennsylvania, facility, which currently manufactures around 45% of the company's North American powder coating batches. Improvements at the site have included the addition of three new production lines, advanced bonding technology and automated process controls. Over at Warsaw, Indiana, capacity has been increased by 30% and there’s also been a 10% workforce increase, while in Monterrey, Mexico, a new acrylics facility has been constructed.   

The company is also continuing to invest in workforce development through advanced manufacturing training and technical upskilling focused on operating next-generation manufacturing technologies. 

For more information about AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business, visit the Interpon website.

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing more sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.